Semua Bab My Baby Daddy wants me for Christmas : Bab 21 - Bab 30

LeonWe walked back into the throne room, and it was already starting to get busy. Aurora stood near the back, her hands folded as she engaged in a conversation with some of the photographers.“There you are, Leon,” my mother said as she saw me, tapping her foot in an elegant yet terrifying manner she had mastered. “Where have you been? I have been looking for you. Let’s get this shoot done. I have to prepare for the opening ceremony.” “Sorry, Mother,” I said, even though the apology sounded thin in my own ears.Soon, we moved into position beneath the towering garlands and frosted pillars. My eyes wandered off toward Aurora again, and she was still speaking to someone on the staff.I tried to look forward, but my gaze drifted back to her again and again, my wolf humming with recognition only I could hear.Elara, who was standing beside me, noticed immediately. She shifted closer, then her voice slid cleanly into my mind through the mind link.Elara: Leon… is she your mate? The one y

AuroraA few hours passed, and finally it was evening. Just immediately as soon as I was done dressing up, my phone buzzed again, vibrating against the dresser this time.I picked it up with a sinking feeling in my stomach.It was from Leon.“The car is outside whenever you are ready. Also, Miss Hart is here to babysit Noel.”I stared at the message for a full five seconds and exhaled deeply. Of course, he was already here. Of course, this entire thing was unfolding like one of those dramatic romance movies I swore I would never get sucked into.“Alright,” I muttered to myself. “Let’s just get this over with.”I lifted Noel from the bed and gently placed him into his carrier, settling him comfortably with his blanket tucked around his tiny body. He blinked up at me, completely unaware that his mother was about to go on a date with his father.“You are lucky, you know,” I whispered as I adjusted his blanket. “You get to stay behind and nap. Meanwhile, I am going out there to embarrass

LeonThe first course arrived as the servers stepped forward silently from the building, placing the meal on the table: white truffle winter soup, steaming gently in porcelain bowls adorned with delicate silver patterns. The scent drifted upward, creamy and warm, perfect for the snow-dusted night outside.Aurora gave a slight, polite nod to the server and thanked her before lifting her spoon. “Thank you.”The servers bowed their heads and left.“How is it?” I asked as she brought her spoon to her mouth and tasted the soup.“Good. It tastes amazing.”“I am glad you like it,” I told her and brought my spoon to my mouth. For a few minutes, we ate in silence until I paused and dropped my spoon.The date wasn’t just for dinner alone. I wanted to talk to her and ask her so many questions.“Aurora,” I called, and she looked up at me. “There is a question that I still haven’t gotten a good answer to, and it’s regarding why you left that morning,” I asked quietly, unable to hold it any longer.

AuroraWhen the song changed to "Mistletoe," we stopped dancing together and decided to dance on our own. I tried teaching Leon, but he kept getting it wrong.“That’s not how the dance goes,” I burst into laughter at Leon’s failed attempt to dance to Mistletoe. “Listen, there is a TikTok dance challenge for this song, do you know it?” I asked, tilting my head slightly as I tried to gauge his reaction.Leon’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Dance challenge? TikTok…?” he asked slowly.I laughed softly, unable to resist teasing him. “Yes! The one everyone’s doing online! Come on, I’ll show you.” I stepped slightly back, my breath puffing in the crisp winter air, and demonstrated the steps carefully, moving my arms and feet to match the rhythm.Leon watched me intently, his blue eyes narrowing in concentration. “Like this?” he attempted, mimicking my movements stiffly but earnestly.I couldn’t hold it in, bursting into laughter, my hands clutched at my stomach. “No, no! That’s all wrong! You

AuroraThe room was utterly silent as she spoke, every staff member listening intently. “Averne has always been recognized for its Christmas celebrations,” Rina continued, her tone filled with pride. “The atmosphere, the organization, and the hospitality always boost our economy every year, and that’s why we have always aimed to beat our records. The opening sets the tone for the entire season, and failure is not an option.”As the discussion progressed, covering schedules, décor placement, photography deadlines, and coordination between departments, I tried to focus, nodding when necessary and taking mental notes. Still, my attention kept drifting to the door.I kept waiting for Leon to walk in. I wanted to see him again.Every time footsteps echoed in the hallway outside the room, my heart jumped slightly—only to sink again when the door did not open. He never appeared, and with each passing minute, the awareness of his absence settled heavier on my chest, even though I told myself